The Illustrator's Guide: How to create an exceptional freelance illustration career

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James Hughes Michael Parkin

The Illustrator's Guide

How to create an exceptional freelance illustration career

James Hughes, Michael Parkin

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James Hughes
31 October 2023

Illustration & commercial art

ARE YOU NEW TO THE ILLUSTRATION BUSINESS? Fresh out of college, changing career or in your early years as an illustrator? The Illustrator’s Guide gives you the essentials to kick-start your professional freelance career – and make it outstanding. Packed with expert, step-by-step guidance, top tips and exercises, this practical book shows you how to be an illustrator that stands out from the crowd. It covers all parts of developing a creative freelance career, including: forming good creative habits, finding clients, developing a great portfolio of work, getting feedback from people in the industry, contracts and copyright, and how to find an agent. The Illustrator's Guide is the ultimate companion for creatives entering the world of freelance illustration. It will be your companion all the way from enthusiastic beginner to confident professional and will guide you through every aspect of the business of illustration.

By: James Hughes
Illustrated by: Michael Parkin
Imprint: James Hughes
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781399962674
ISBN 10: 1399962671
Pages: 227
Publication Date: 31 October 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: How to develop an exceptional mindset Chapter 2: Facing challenges and overcoming barriers Chapter 3: Your start-up essentials Chapter 4: Developing your portfolio Chapter 5: Forming and maintaining your creative habit Chapter 6: Practice makes progress Chapter 7: Get feedback on your work Chapter 8: How to find clients Chapter 9: Working with clients Chapter 10: How to deal with client briefs Chapter 11: Managing your money Chapter 12: A freelancer is a business Chapter 13: Pricing your work and negotiating Chapter 14: Licensing, rights and contracts Chapter 15: Finding an agent Chapter 16: Working with an agent

James Hughes is an illustration agent at Folio Art in the UK, representing some of the best international professional illustrators. He has also been a contributor and contract adviser for the Association of Illustrators. James shares tips on the business of illustration through his blog and YouTube channel: The Illustrator's Guide and coaches and mentors freelance illustrators to help them get started in their creative careers.

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The Illustrator's Guide

How to create an exceptional freelance illustration career

James Hughes, Michael Parkin

$33.95 $30.68

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